Cleon “CJ” Joseph
Certified Under the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
NASM MMA Trainer Certification
NASM Nutritionist Certification
NASM Senior Fitness Certification
NASM Youth Fitness Certification
Founder of the Fitness Syndicate vs. Obesity Program
Creator of the Fitness Reality Show Battle of the Bulge L.A. (BOBLA)
Author of the Book Navigating Through the Valleys of Success
35 years of Martial Arts and Self Defense Experience
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Silverback Judo Black Belt
Tae Soo Mu Do Kickboxing Black Belt
Sanuces Ru Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Specializes in Self-Defense training for corporations, dignitary protection, women, privates, small groups, and law enforcement
Subject matter expert in law enforcement Use of Force
CEO of CJ’s Functional Fitness, CJ bases his fitness program on his 30+ years of experience in the fitness and martial arts world.
CJ developed a deeper desire for fitness after competing in an all-natural bodybuilding show in the early 1990s. In the late 1990s, he discovered no-holds-barred training and had to make major physical adjustments to adapt to the demands of conditioning. The transition from bodybuilding to mixed martial arts birthed CJ’s concept of functional fitness.
“It’s about life fitness. It’s all about staying well. Functional training is more than just exercising for a moment in a day. There is a spiritual aspect in knowing that every inch of you is fully available to thrive and leave a legacy for your family. From simply getting in and out of your seat or climbing a flight of stairs without breathing hard or just being able to engage in all that life has to offer; there is a pathway to wellness. It does not matter what physical state of fitness you are currently in, you can improve it, and I want to help. This is the gift god gave to me to share to the world”
- Master Trainer, CJ
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